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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Ricky Lee's new book, out now.

After five years, award-winning screenwriter and author Ricky Lee comes out with his latest book Kung AlamN'yo Lang: MgaKuwentongPambata Para samga Hindi na Bata, a collection of four stories told from the point of view of four children.

The 250-page book, which targets both children and adults, tackles topics as diverse as the search for God (AngNawawalangDiyos), a kid who sees letters come to life in his room (AngSayaw ng mgaLetra), bullying in a town that has forgotten a dark secret from its past (Si Inggo at ang Santo Kuwatro), and the concept of death (Nang MapagodsiKamatayan). It also includes illustrations by four different artists, Kenikenken (Ken Bautista), DiigiiDaguna, Jether Amar and Ivan Reverente.

Lee, who grew up reading comics, said children may read his new book in order to prepare them for the real world. Although Kung AlamN'yo Lang is considered a children's book, it also appeals to adults who have forgotten how it is to be young. It is published by the Philippine Writers Studio Foundation, Inc. or Writers Studio.

Aside from being a book author, Lee is also a scriptwriter and playwright. He has written more than 160 scripts for Filipino films since 1973. Many of these have won awards here and abroad. Among them are Himala, Karnal, Moral, Brutal, Salome and other films directed by acclaimed Filipino filmmakers, including the late National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. His script for Salome has also been translated into English and published by the University of Wisconsin for its film studies.

Kung AlamN'yo Lang is available at a discounted price of 250 pesos until December 31. For orders and inquiries, contact Writers Studio at 0956-1321248 (Globe) or 0932-9047852 (Sun) or send a message through email (writers.studio12@gmail.com) or Kung AlamN’yo Lang’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/kungalamnyolang). It will be available in bookstores starting next year. (PR)